Eduvantage

What Eduvantage does

Eduvantage Private Limited, founded in 2012 and headquartered in New Delhi, is an ISO 9001:2015 certified B2B/B2G services and technology company operating in India's regulated apprenticeships and assessments sector. The company is authorized by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship as a Third-Party Aggregator (TPA) for the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) for the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), enabling it to mobilize and place apprentices with employers across 18 Indian states. It runs a network of 1,000+ ITIs and educational institutions, 1,000+ certified assessors, and 300+ employer partners, having assessed over 1 million candidates and placed more than 30,000 apprentices.

The company's product portfolio centers on three platforms: EAT (Eduvantage Assessment Tool), an AI-enabled test engine supporting online, offline, and blended assessment delivery with multilingual capability, geo-tagging, and AI proctoring; EVALIS, an AI-powered assessment platform launched in 2024 that provides video-based assessments, speech analysis, adaptive testing, and automated evaluation for corporate hiring; and Gogig, a mobile application managing the end-to-end apprenticeship lifecycle from discovery to certification. Underlying AI capabilities include computer vision-based facial recognition, anomaly detection for malpractice, speech-to-text analysis, adaptive difficulty algorithms, and recommendation/reporting engines.

Revenue is generated through four streams: assessment services for corporate recruitment and talent management (professional services fees), apprenticeship aggregation services under NAPS/NATS (managed services fees for mobilization and compliance), skill development programs including B.Voc and D.Voc degrees in partnership with universities (professional services), and platform licensing for EAT and EVALIS (subscription/recurring). The company serves three primary customer segments: corporate employers (manufacturing and service sectors), Sector Skill Councils (20+ affiliations), and government bodies (central ministries and state skill development missions), with secondary segments including ITIs and individual apprenticeship candidates. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a custom enterprise quote basis.

Name

Eduvantage

Legal name

Eduvantage Private Limited

Website

https://eduvantage.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eduvantage is an India-based TPA and AI-enabled assessment provider authorized by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship to implement NAPS/NATS apprenticeship schemes, serving corporate employers, government bodies, and 20+ Sector Skill Councils across 18 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Assessment & Apprenticeship Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Skills Assessment & Talent/Employability Testing Platforms (EDAFADAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interactive Practice & Skill-Building (Drills, Games, Mastery Practice) (EDAFACAC), Language Assessment, Placement Testing & Proficiency Certification Tools (EDAFAOAH)

Keywords

• Assessment services
• Apprenticeship programs
• Skill development
• AI-enabled testing
• Recruitment solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Assessment Services: Provides end-to-end assessment solutions to corporations including recruitment, talent management, and leadership development evaluations. Services include aptitude tests, communication assessments, behavioral tests, and psychometric evaluations for corporate hiring.
2. Apprenticeship Aggregation Services: Acts as Third-Party Aggregator (TPA) for government apprenticeship schemes (NAPS and NATS). Facilitates placement of apprentices with companies, earning fees for mobilization, matching, and compliance management.
3. Skill Development Programs: Delivers B.Voc and D.Voc programs in partnership with universities, along with Work Integrated Learning Programs (WILP) and Work Integrated Degree Programs aligned with NEP 2020.
4. Platform Licensing: Provides access to EAT and EVALIS platforms for assessment delivery, potentially with per-assessment or subscription-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eduvantage delivers AI-enabled assessment platforms (EAT and EVALIS) for corporate hiring, talent management, and certification evaluations, alongside apprenticeship aggregation services as an authorised Third-Party Aggregator for government schemes (NAPS and NATS). The company also provides skill development programs including B.Voc, D.Voc, and Work Integrated Learning Programs in partnership with universities and Sector Skill Councils, serving corporates, government bodies, and educational institutions across 18 Indian states.

Product overview

Eduvantage operates as a unified platform-plus-services organization in the assessments and apprenticeships sector. The core product portfolio comprises EAT (Eduvantage Assessment Tool), an AI-enabled test engine for online/offline/blended assessments with proctoring; EVALIS, an AI-powered hiring assessment platform with video, speech analysis, and adaptive testing capabilities; Gogig, a mobile application for apprenticeship and gig work management; and Apprenticeships Services covering the full lifecycle from mobilization through certification. These products are interconnected: EAT and EVALIS handle assessment delivery (with EVALIS focusing on AI-driven hiring evaluations and EAT on broader assessment scenarios), Gogig provides the candidate-facing mobile interface for apprenticeship engagement, and Apprenticeships Services ties these capabilities together with institutional and corporate partnerships. The company also provides corporate evaluation services including aptitude, communication, behavioral, and psychometric testing, all integrated with the core assessment infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EAT (Eduvantage Assessment Tool): AI-enabled test engine supporting online, offline, and blended assessment models with multilingual capabilities, geo-tagging, and proctoring features.
• EVALIS
• Gogig

Products and services

• EAT - Eduvantage Assessment Tool AI-enabled test engine supporting online, offline, and blended assessment models with multiple vernacular delivery, navigation control, geo-tagging, automated malpractice flagging, and advanced audio/video proctoring for secure online assessments. Designed for corporates, Sector Skill Councils, and government bodies needing scalable, secure assessments.
• EVALIS AI-powered assessment platform for hiring that provides video-based assessments with speech analysis, AI-driven adaptive testing, secure proctoring, multilingual support, and automated evaluation for scalable, unbiased candidate evaluation. Targeted at corporate hiring and talent management.
• Gogig Mobile application providing end-to-end apprenticeship management including job discovery, application processing, document management (contracts, stipend slips), real-time progress tracking, and gig work opportunities for apprenticeship candidates and employers.
• Apprenticeships Services Comprehensive apprenticeship services including candidate mobilisation across 18 states, partnerships with 1,000+ ITIs and institutions, NAPS and NATS scheme implementation, B.Voc/D.Voc programs, and Work Integrated Learning Programs for end-to-end apprenticeship lifecycle management. Serves corporates, government bodies, and educational institutions.
• Corporate Assessment Services End-to-end assessment solutions for corporations including recruitment assessments, talent management evaluations, and leadership development assessments. Services include aptitude tests, communication assessments, behavioural tests, and psychometric evaluations for corporate hiring and development.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEduvantage is authorised as Third-Party Aggregator (TPA) by MSDE for implementation of the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) across the country. This enables the company to facilitate apprenticeship programs between employers and apprentices.
• Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT) - Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorised by BOAT under MoE for implementation of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). Enables delivery of technical apprenticeship programs for graduate and diploma holders.
• Beauty & Wellness Sector Skill Council (BWSSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for assessment and certification of trainees in beauty and wellness sector.
• Green Jobs Sector Skill Council (SCGJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for green jobs and sustainability-related training assessments.
• Retailers Association's Skill Council of India (RASCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for retail industry assessments and workforce development.
• Rubber Sector Skill Development Council (RCPSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for rubber industry skill assessments and training.
• Capital Goods Sector Skill Council (CGSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for capital goods and manufacturing sector assessments.
• Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for automotive industry workforce development and assessments.
• Water Management Sector Skill Council (WMPSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for water management and conservation sector assessments.
• Telecom Sector Skill Council of India (TSSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for telecom industry skill assessments.
• Food Industry Sector Skill Council (FICSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for food processing and food industry assessments.
• Gems & Jewellery Skills Council of India (GJSCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for gems and jewellery industry workforce development.
• Management & Entrepreneurship Skills Council (MEPSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for management and entrepreneurship skill assessments.
• Apparel Made-ups & Home Textiles (SSCAMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for apparel and textile industry assessments.
• Indian Iron & Steel Sector Skill Council (IISSSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for iron and steel industry skill assessments.
• Tourism & Hospitality Skills Council (THSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for tourism and hospitality industry workforce development.
• Media & Entertainment Skills Council (MESC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for media and entertainment industry assessments.
• Instrumentation Automation Sector Skill Council (IASSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for instrumentation and automation sector assessments.
• Texskill - Textile Sector Skill CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council for textile and handloom industry skill assessments.
• Skill Council for Persons with Disability (SCPWD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated sector skill council promoting skills development for persons with disabilities.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Work Integrated Degree Programs aligned with NEP 2020; NSDC provides funding support, concessional loans, and innovative financial products for skill development.
• Directorate General of Training (DGT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment apex body for vocational training development and coordination at national level; Eduvantage supports enterprises implementing apprenticeship programs under DGT framework.
• Karnataka Skill Development MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government skill development initiative; Eduvantage partners for apprenticeship and skill training delivery in Karnataka.
• 1,000+ ITIs and Educational InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network with Industrial Training Institutes and universities for delivering apprenticeship programs, B.Voc, and D.Voc courses.
• Ministry of Minority AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry for minority welfare; Eduvantage provides skill development services under ministry programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TCS iON: Tata-owned digital assessment and learning platform with strong presence in Indian government recruitment and skill-development programs. Overlaps with Eduvantage's TPA and government assessment work, but as part of a much broader IT services portfolio.
• Aon Assessment Solutions: Talent assessment division of Aon providing psychometric, behavioral, and skills assessments to global enterprises. Adjacent competitor to Eduvantage's corporate assessment services, though broader in scale and global in footprint.
• SHL: Global psychometric and skills assessment provider with deep enterprise HR customer base. Comparable to Eduvantage's aptitude, behavioral, and psychometric assessment services, but serves global enterprises rather than India-specific apprenticeship mandates.

Direct peers

• Wheebox: India-based online assessment and remote proctoring provider serving enterprise and government sector skill evaluations. Comparable in target customer (Indian corporates + government), product (online assessments + proctoring), and pricing model (subscription/enterprise).
• HackerEarth: Technical skills assessment and remote interview platform used by enterprises for developer hiring. Comparable to EVALIS in the AI-driven assessment and proctoring category, though narrower in domain (primarily tech hiring).
• iMocha: Skills assessment and remote proctoring platform serving enterprise hiring and learning providers globally. Closely comparable in AI-powered adaptive testing, proctoring, and multilingual delivery to Eduvantage's EAT/EVALIS stack.
• Mettl (Mercer Mettl): Online assessment platform offering aptitude, psychometric, and skills testing with AI proctoring for enterprise hiring. Directly competes with EVALIS and EAT in the same buyer (corporate HR) and product category (online assessments + remote proctoring).

Others

• Apna: India-focused recruitment and job-matching platform for blue- and grey-collar workers with employer hiring tools. Comparable in target candidate segment (apprenticeship-tier job seekers) and employer hiring use case, though different in primary product (job marketplace vs assessment-led placement).
• Quess Corp: Large Indian staffing, workforce solutions, and skill-training provider with government and enterprise apprenticeship program execution. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but overlaps in apprenticeship mobilization and corporate hiring assessments.

Emerging players

• TeamLease EdTech: Subsidiary of TeamLease Services focused on apprenticeship, vocational training, and skill-development program implementation in India. Comparable to Eduvantage's apprenticeship aggregation and NAPS/NATS facilitation business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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